Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

When a relaxing vacation turns into a dangerous mission, a duo uncovers brain-draining plots and a villainous dwarf's underground lab in a race to save the world's greatest minds.

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Science Fiction Literature Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Released

2009-09-01

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Summary

"Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930" by Various is a compilation showcasing early science fiction short stories that plunge into worlds of advanced technology and daring explorations. The collection opens with the gripping narrative "Stolen Brains," where Dr. Bird, a keen scientific investigator, and Operative Carnes, a determined agent, find their relaxing fishing trip in Maine upended by a perplexing case involving amnesia among important people. Drawn into this mystery, they uncover doubles and nefarious schemes that lead them to a hidden underground lab operated by the evil Slavatsky, a dwarf who kidnaps brilliant minds to steal a rare substance called menthium. This introduction promises an anthology brimming with suspenseful, science-driven mysteries.